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AUSSIE TOURING VAN - Custom Painted Van

pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
edited November 2009 in The Porch
G'day mates!

Unfortunately, the Canadians won't be making it down south this time around. However, we are setting up our good friend and veteran touring vanner, Aussie Ben, with a van to keep the spirit alive in Oz. To help with this, Wicked Camper Vans is providing him with a custom painted PJ van for the Aussie tour beginning in Perth and ending in Brisbane.

Here is our wicked van adventure from 06:
http://www.wickedcampers.com.au/wicked- ... -1827.html

So Ben will be vanning the whole tour and he is looking for some good people to join in and help share costs. If you need a ride for some or all of the connections, send me an email and I'll put you in touch with him to get more information. It's gonna be a ripper of a time!

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I'll see the rest of you in PHILLY!
Jason
http://www.ThisAllEncompassingTrip.com
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  • pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
    So the van is being serviced today and painted tomorrow in Perth. Wait til you guys see it. If I had the time off, I'd book a flight down to Oz right now just for the van alone.

    There's still van space available after Adelaide, so look for Ben and let him know you want in. Who cares if you have flights booked already. Make this Aussie tour into a fun memorable adventure. Who wants to fly to shows, really?
    Jason
    http://www.ThisAllEncompassingTrip.com
  • Princess KJPrincess KJ Posts: 442
    Sweet- have smelly van fun!
    If I knew then, would I know now?

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  • Joni-LeeJoni-Lee Posts: 430
    Caroline from DC needs a ride from Adelaide to Melbourne I believe.
  • pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
    Joni-Lee wrote:
    Caroline from DC needs a ride from Adelaide to Melbourne I believe.

    Joni, can you put her in touch with Ben. He's doing the Great Ocean Road with Tommy from Tazzy.
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  • pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
    Ok here's some photos of the beast...
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/Van3.jpg
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/Van2.jpg
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/van1.jpg

    Thanks Leigh for taking photos of it.
    Look for it and say hi to Ben!
    http://www.ThisAllEncompassingTrip.com
  • Greg354xxxGreg354xxx Posts: 77
    awesome! That van is gonna see some serious road! Its a mammoth trek from Perth-Adelaide.
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 12,854
    that is fucking cool

    have fun!
  • ArcticangelArcticangel Posts: 1,443
    Oh my gosh I love it! Wish I could be there... but I can't wait to hear about all the adventures you guys have.. :)
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  • ToneTone Posts: 1,206
    That's so awesome! Have a great time guys and drive safe!
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  • arqarq Posts: 8,012
    what a beauty! :mrgreen:
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  • SOLAT319SOLAT319 Posts: 4,594
    This is the ultimate tour adventure!! I would have so done this if I was in Ozland! Keep us posted with videos and stuff. :D
    I have no patience for bad music and stupid people...

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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 14,982
    Cool van but why did they put the steering wheel on the wrong side?
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  • ToneTone Posts: 1,206
    on2legs wrote:
    Cool van but why did they put the steering wheel on the wrong side?

    Don't you mean the "right" side? :P
    Glaciers melting in the dead of night and the superstars sucked into the supermassive.
  • blondieblue227blondieblue227 Posts: 4,509
    OMG, that is so friggin cool!
    who actually did the paint job? wicked camper vans company? for free?
    *~Pearl Jam will be blasted from speakers until morale improves~*

  • NossieNossie Posts: 1,039
    That's awesome!!! Absolutely something i love to tour Aus in!!! (unfortunately only doing Adelaide...)

    Where are you guys parking when you get here? (Adelaide?) My son wants us to get a pic of it... and of course we wanna meet everyone too!!! =)
    When you're curious, you find lots of interesting things to do...


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  • MentallyUnstableMaryMentallyUnstableMary Posts: 26
    The van is a must see for fans! Very cool!
  • aussiedeanoaussiedeano Posts: 36
    That is so cool! I hope I see it in Melbourne! Have a safe journey!
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  • Mr BenjaminMr Benjamin Posts: 89
    I hope to see it in Melbourne too, also safely and smoothly on its way to Melbourne :)
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  • pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
    Enjoy the great ocean road ben
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  • MysteryTrainMysteryTrain Posts: 1,188
    I saw your van parked outside ME Bank Stadium after the show!! 8-)
    Very cool!!
  • Mr BenjaminMr Benjamin Posts: 89
    Sorry Jason, I've already seen the great ocean road, so I'm taking the quicker inland route since I'm on my own now too. But I'm trying to keep other traditions alive. Though there are no northerners in the van, or goon. I have been ticking off cities, driving all night and got an $82 fine for parking at the main gate of Adelaide oval. But it's all worth it. And slightly less boring than flying :)
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  • decides2dreamdecides2dream Posts: 14,977
    pjbiz wrote:
    Ok here's some photos of the beast...
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/Van3.jpg
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/Van2.jpg
    http://i619.photobucket.com/albums/tt27 ... c/van1.jpg

    Thanks Leigh for taking photos of it.
    Look for it and say hi to Ben!



    nice!
    always great fun seeing the pj travelers on the tour road.
    8-)

    wish i could this time - alas, next time!
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  • Kilgore_TroutKilgore_Trout Posts: 7,334
    love the saying on the back side! the skulls look a little wonky but its still the coolest fuckin van ive ever seen 8-)

    HAVE FUN!!
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  • Mr RickMr Rick Posts: 8
    This van is Legendary!!!!
    Im doing Melbourne and Brisbane... flying though... how boring (unless i can get the plain painted in a similar fashion)
  • pjbizpjbiz Posts: 208
    Mr Benjamin wrote:
    Sorry Jason, I've already seen the great ocean road, so I'm taking the quicker inland route since I'm on my own now too. But I'm trying to keep other traditions alive. Though there are no northerners in the van, or goon. I have been ticking off cities, driving all night and got an $82 fine for parking at the main gate of Adelaide oval. But it's all worth it. And slightly less boring than flying :)

    On your own? What happened to Tommy boy? Maybe it's for the better cause it sounds like the vibe that was created last time has all gone to the shits. Sorry we couldn't be there this time to bring the morale up a bit. Hopefully Melbs will inject some life into this tour. Keep on vanning!
    http://www.ThisAllEncompassingTrip.com
  • Mr BenjaminMr Benjamin Posts: 89
    I let Tom bail after I kind of broke the gear box a little. Though he and Bruno did join me to Brisbane and did most of the driving for me.

    It wasn't the same without the original spirit or enthusiasm but it was still good. Glad I did it. Could have been better, could have been cheaper and I'm glad it's over but I'll definitely do it again.
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